<ul><li>The Business and Administration program develops critical thinking, analytic and decision-making abilities, oral and written communication skills, and the self-confidence to effectively apply these skills</li><li>Some courses in the program are taught using the case method, a simulation of real business situations from the perspective of the actual decision-maker. Computer-based simulations, experiential exercises, guest speakers, and field trips are also used to connect course material to the business world</li><li>The flagship four-year BBA prepares students for managerial work and also for further study in business administration such as an MBA or other graduate degree program</li><li>In the four-year program, students may choose between a 'general stream' degree or a targeted area of concentration</li><li>The University of Winnipeg offers several distinct and focused areas of concentration: Marketing International Business Co-operative Enterprises Accounting Human Resource Management &amp; Organizational Behaviour </li></ul>

<ul><li>Students have the option of pursuing a BA in Economics and Finance or a BBA in Economics in Finance</li><li>The field of finance has its roots in the discipline of economics</li><li>This program provides students with the conceptual tools to understand a number of issues from modern finance theory and applications</li><li>The program provides students with a solid understanding of the operation of capital markets and capital market instruments, including equities, fixed income securities, as well as futures markets, options, and other derivatives</li><li>Students gain an in-depth understanding of topics in modern finance and financial economics as they relate to the capital structure of firms and how these financial instruments affect the overall operation of modern financial systems </li></ul>

<ul><li>Economics analyzes how societies provide for their well-being and examines the choices and tradeoffs that are made in the face of limited resources</li><li>Students will study the competition and cooperation that arises among individuals, private organizations, and governments in the process of allocating scarce resources for a variety of different uses</li><li>Economics also offers insight into politics, law, history, environment, and development</li><li>Some of the courses this program offers are recommended for interdisciplinary programs, and it is common for other departments in the University to require or recommend certain Economics courses</li><li>The BA in Economics is highly recommended for students planning to go into law, accounting, or business studies </li></ul>

<ul><li>The Applied Computer Science major is designed to prepare students in the following core areas: Programming Fundamentals (object-oriented, event-driven, algorithms), Information Management (database systems, data modelling, data warehousing, relational databases, query languages), Software Engineering (software requirements and design, software process, software project management), Operating Systems, Net-Centric Computing (Internet programming, networks, security), Human-Computer Interaction (GUI Design and Programming), Intelligent Systems (Machine Learning)</li><li>This program’s team-oriented courses are meant to strengthen communication skills, experience group dynamics, and foster self-confidence</li><li>The 4-year major includes the development of a team-based software project for a local IT organization</li><li>This program will help develop analytical thinking and applied skills by blending theoretical and practical aspects of computer science</li><li>The Applied Computer Science major is designed to provide an excellent basis for graduate studies in either computer science or applied computing </li></ul>

<ul><li>The study of Biology encompasses any manifestation of life, from the DNA molecule to the interactions of organisms within the various ecosystems of the earth</li><li>This broad discipline includes the subject areas of Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Ecology, Genetics and Molecular Biology</li><li>Students pursuing a 3-year or 4-year BSc in Biology have the opportunity to take a Business Stream – a set of core courses in the Faculty of Business that will provide them with the skills needed to enter and succeed in industry and business</li><li>A BSc in Biology can lead to employment in Conservation or other government departments, work as a technologist in a research or industrial laboratory, as well as a career in education</li><li>This program also provides the preparation necessary for those entering several professional programs including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, and Optometry </li></ul>

<ul><li>Chemistry is the essential science to the building blocks of life</li><li>This subject spans all aspects of human lives, from health and nutrition to scientific discoveries and the management of an environmentally sustainable world</li><li>A degree in this “central science” can take students anywhere, allowing them to specialize in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Physical Chemistry</li><li>If students are interested in understanding the structure of matter and how it behaves on a molecular level, they may be drawn to the field of chemistry and this program</li><li>Chemical science plays a role in dealing with many challenges today, from pollution and the scarcity of fresh water to food production and the development of vaccines and drugs </li></ul>

<ul><li>Mathematics is often described as the "queen of the sciences" as it is essential to many fields, including engineering, finance, medicine, economics, and the natural sciences</li><li>Math is used to secure your data when you enter it online, in fraud detection, to understand medical scans, in weather prediction, for modelling wildfires, and for creating efficient networks for security systems or air traffic</li><li>Studying mathematics trains students to think critically and develops strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Mathematicians are essential to national security, where their high-level problem-solving skills are used for encryption and decryption for intelligence gathering and computer security</li><li>Graduates of this program find themselves in numerous fields </li></ul>

<ul><li>Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program that combines Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Microbiology with the techniques of the physical sciences to investigate living systems</li><li>Through this program, students will gain a thorough understanding of the molecular aspects of the structure, function, and metabolism of prokaryotes, animals, and plants</li><li>Students will also obtain experience in up-to-date laboratory techniques and procedures</li><li>This is one of the most exciting areas of science at this time and students will be kept abreast of advances in the field and their impact on humans and other life forms</li><li>Graduates will be well qualified to work in university, government, and other research laboratories or in the pharmaceutical and food industries </li></ul>

University of Winnipeg

All Courses

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Finance

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry